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Osula's 90th-Minute Winner Stuns Man Utd in Newcastle Upset

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Substitute William Osula's stunning 90th-minute strike secured a dramatic 2-1 victory for Newcastle United over Manchester United, handing interim manager Michael Carrick his first defeat. The match was marred by controversy as Jacob Ramsey received a second yellow card for simulation in the first half, leaving Newcastle to play with ten men for over 70 minutes.

Despite being a man down, Newcastle took the lead through Anthony Gordon's penalty after Bruno Fernandes fouled him, but Casemiro quickly equalized for United. The game appeared headed for a draw until Osula, who had barely featured this season, curled a brilliant left-footed shot past the keeper. Aaron Ramsdale's crucial saves kept Newcastle in contention before the late winner.

This marked only the 10th time Manchester United have conceded a 90th-minute winning goal in Premier League history, with eight of those coming in the last four seasons. The defeat leaves United third in the table despite their Champions League rivals Aston Villa suffering a 4-1 home loss to Chelsea earlier. Newcastle's victory under Eddie Howe showcased their resilience and tactical discipline, proving they can overcome adversity even when reduced to ten men.